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1044 W Walnut StRm 202Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-274-0843
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Summary
- Dr. Rafat Abonour is a hematologist specializing in hematologic oncology, based in Indianapolis, IN. He completed his medical education at Damascus University and pursued residency training in Internal Medicine at Aurora Health Care and University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, where he also completed his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Currently, he serves as a Professor at the University of Miami Physicians. His expertise includes amyloidosis, hematologic oncology, myelodysplasia, myelofibrosis, and multiple myeloma. Dr. Abonour has contributed to several publications focusing on high-risk markers and immunotherapeutic targets in multiple myeloma. He is actively involved in clinical trials, particularly those concerning multiple myeloma and MGUS. Additionally, he has received several CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certifications for his contributions to healthcare technology integration.
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1992 - 1994- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
Aurora Health CareResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1991
Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2025 - 2028
IN State Medical License 1995 - 2027
WI State Medical License 1990 - 2013
American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification FirstNet, Cerner Healthe and IQHealth, Cerner Corporation, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Powerchart and Cerner Healthe, Cerner Corporation, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
- Study in Patients With Untreated Multiple Myeloma and Renal Insufficiency Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 01
- Observation of the Incidence and Natural History of MGUS in Patients Undergoing Weight Reduction Surgery Start of enrollment: 2018 Dec 10
- A Study Of TAK-981 Given With Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs) In Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM) Start of enrollment: 2021 Apr 20
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Bispecific T-cell engagers for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after solid organ transplantation: A case series.Raul Gregg-Garcia, Rafat Abonour, Attaya Suvannasankha
Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2026-04-01 - Bystander or perpetrator: Unravelling the significance and challenges of MGUS.Malini Surapaneni, Jacob Edmisson, Attaya Suvannasankha, Kelvin P Lee, Ola Landgren
Blood Reviews. 2026-04-01 - Diagnostic sequencing identifies high-risk markers and mechanisms of resistance to guide immunotherapy selection.Parvathi Sudha, Phillip Pham, Wen Niu, Enze Liu, Lin Wang
Blood Advances. 2026-01-13
Abstracts/Posters
- A Highly Robust Model for Predicting Outcome of Multiple Myeloma Patients By Inferring Patient-Specific Transcription Factor ActivityRafat Abonour, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
- Clinical Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Among Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT)-Eligible and RCT-Ineligible Patients: Results from the Connect¬ MM R...Rafat Abonour, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
- Treatment Patterns and Outcomes in Elderly Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Results from the Connect¬ MM RegistryRafat Abonour, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
Press Mentions
Healthcare Triage Podcast: Making Progress in Multiple Myeloma Research | the Incidental EconomistMarch 26th, 2021- ASCO 2026 Tip Sheet - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMay 8th, 2026
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